Graduate School of Banking at Colorado

08/25/2026

Every year, we’re impressed by the ownership GSBC students take over their own development. This summer was no exception.

Throughout , students pushed themselves to think differently, strengthen their skills and consider where they wanted to grow next. They made our Level Up theme personal, then carried those lessons back to the banks and communities counting on them.

We loved hearing what growth looked like through their eyes, and we think you will too! 👇

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This year’s Level Up theme was built on the idea that everyone has a next level. It invited students to get clear about their goals during the two-week session, beginning in pre-session meetings where they identified what they wanted to strengthen.

08/21/2026

Congratulations to Minnesota's newest GSBC graduates!

Eight Minnesota banking professionals are returning home with new leadership skills, industry perspectives and a nationwide network of peers after graduating from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) Annual School Session.

They were among 134 banking professionals who completed GSBC’s 75th Annual School Session, where they focused on leadership, strategy, lending, financial management and the forces shaping the future of community banking.

Please join us in congratulating:
· Jodi Bristlin, Hometown Bank (Waconia)
· Jennifer Elseth, Tradition Capital Bank (Edina)
· Stephanie Gambill, Grand Rapids State Bank (Grand Rapids)
· Allen Goldsmith, First Bank & Trust (Cambridge)
· Jennifer Hendrickson, United Community Bank (Perham)*
· Robert Krause, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (Lino Lakes)
· Tanner Lane, Midwest Bank (Detroit Lakes)*
· Brooke Ortmann, Bank Midwest (New Ulm)

Congratulations on this fantastic accomplishment!

08/20/2026

🎓 Congratulations to North Dakota’s newest GSB graduates!

We’re proud to recognize Alison Anderson, Simon Anderson, Scott Tweed and Adam Wishek on graduating from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado! 👏

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement and your commitment to continued growth and leadership in North Dakota banking.

08/20/2026

Congratulations to , Len Devaisher EDI '23, on being named President and CEO of Cashmere Valley Bank!

As an Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers® alum, we’re proud to see him take this exciting next step in his community banking career.

Please join us in congratulating Len on this well-deserved opportunity. We wish him and the entire Cashmere Valley Bank team continued success in this next chapter!

Read more about Len's appointment: https://bit.ly/4hKCWnr

08/20/2026

Congrats to 13 Nebraska bankers who completed the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado’s 75th Annual School Session! We’re thankful for your commitment to strengthening Nebraska's banking industry and are looking forward to seeing you implement new leadership skills and industry perspectives in the communities you serve.

They were among 134 banking professionals who graduated after a rigorous and immersive banking education focused on leadership, strategy, lending, financial management and the forces shaping the future of community banking.

08/18/2026

You were such an asset to GSBC, Brooke! Looking forward to what you do as a ! 👏

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“I’m incredibly thankful for the chance to learn from industry leaders, gain new perspectives, and connect with so many talented banking professionals from across the country. The relationships and knowledge I gained through the experience are something I’ll carry with me throughout my career.” - Brooke Ortmann, VP Retail Banking

We’re grateful for the lifelong learners on our team who continue to challenge themselves, build new skills and find ways to better serve our customers and communities.

We believe there’s always more to learn—and we’re proud to support our people along the way. Read more about Brooke's commitment to learning: https://hubs.ly/Q04tsSHw0

08/18/2026

Congratulations to three Arkansas banking professionals who returned home with new leadership skills, industry perspectives and a nationwide network after graduating from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado’s 75th Annual School Session!

🎓 Brian Buckley, Arvest Bank, Fayetteville
🎓 Andrew McCormick, Arkansas State Banking Department, Springdale
🎓 Ethan Vonnahme, Fayetteville

They were among 134 banking professionals who completed the intensive program focused on leadership, strategy, lending, financial management and the future of community banking.

Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment and your continued commitment to strengthening Arkansas banking and the communities you serve! 👏



Enrollment for GSBC’s 76th Annual School Session opens this fall. Banking
professionals interested in beginning their own GSBC journey can join the Priority
Enrollment List at www.GSBColorado.org.

08/18/2026

Congratulations to two California banking professionals who recently graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado's 75th Annual School Session. 🎓 Held on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, the program provides an immersive banking education focused on leadership, strategy, lending, financial management, and the future of community banking. Graduates return home with sharpened skills, fresh perspectives, and a nationwide network of peers. We are proud to celebrate this accomplishment and look forward to seeing the impact they make at their institutions and in their communities.